The Developer-In-Chief: The Man Who Develops Hollywood Ideas Into Global Hits

Join the Institute of Politics for a conversation with entertainment executive and producer Jeff Grosvenor, Head of Development for Colin Jost/NBCUniversal. With an extensive career spanning Warner Bros., Fulwell 73, and Le Train Train Productions, Grosvenor has developed and produced hit shows including The Republic of Sarah, A to Z, and Trial & Error. He’ll share insights from his work in television and film, the evolving entertainment landscape, and how storytelling shapes culture and public conversation.

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About Jeff Grosvenor

Jeff Grosvenor is an entertainment executive and producer, currently serving as the Head of Development for Colin Jost/NBCUniversal. Grosvenor has a long history in television development, holding various executive and producer roles at major production companies.

• Fulwell 73: In 2018, Grosvenor was named Head of US Scripted Development for Fulwell 73, the production company behind The Late Late Show with James Corden. During his tenure, he worked on the scripted slate for the U.S. market and served as executive producer on shows like The Republic of Sarah.
• Warner Bros. Television: He worked as Vice President of Comedy Development at Warner Bros. TV, overseeing series such as Trial & Error and Powerless for NBC.
• Le Train Train Productions: Before rejoining Warner Bros., he ran Rashida Jones and Will McCormack's production company, Le Train Train, which had a deal with Warner Bros. TV. As Executive Vice President, he developed and produced shows like NBC's A to Z.
• Wonderland Sound & Vision: In 2010, Grosvenor was promoted to Director of Television at McG's Wonderland Sound & Vision, where he managed and developed hit series such as Chuck, Supernatural, and Human Target.

Production credits:

• Grosvenor has an extensive list of producer and executive producer credits for both television and film.
• Executive Producer:
  • New York After Dark (2024)
  • The Holiday Shift (2023)
  • The Republic of Sarah (2021)
• Producer:
  • Love Language
  • A to Z (2014–2015)
  • Sorority Forever (2008)

Education:

• Grosvenor graduated from Occidental College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Art History.

About Marc Adelman

Marc Adelman is the founder of the strategic “Do-Tank” firm Adelmania Consulting, which focuses on creating client-specific initiatives that drive interest, awareness and opportunities for both discrete and large-scale projects with clients ranging from Marriott Hotels to the Clinton Foundation and the Motion Picture Association of America.